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Plot:
DJay, a streetwise Memphis hustler tries to find a voice and realize his long-buried dreams. Though DJay has always had a way with words, that gift has long been misused; this philosopher-hustler live...( read more 
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MCT:August 1, 2008
A brilliant performance by Terrence Howard is the cement in this initially simple tale of a pimp who wants to be a rapper and does everything he can to follow that dream. Thankfully, even though the film is good, it doesn't take the easy route at the end and instead veers off in a much better, more interesting direction. A quality film.
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MCT:July 22, 2008
I did expected alot from this film, and overall it was good. And I really think that it is one worth watching again.
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MCT:July 19, 2008
wow i have just seen this 4 the 1st time n think that this is an ok movie,.its not 1 of my favourite movies ever but i guess that its ok 2 watch...this has got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie..i think that this is an ok movie its nothing special but its alright 2 see...i think that shaft/chef from south park/isacc hayes is great throughout this movie because he plays a good part throughout this movie..this is an ok drama movie 2 watch its nothing special but its ok id guess
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MCT:July 14, 2008very, very good movie!! I started to like Terence because his such a good actor!!he did a great job in this movie
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MCT:July 5, 2008Pimps, hustlaz, prostitutes, bitchez, bitch ass niggas, and just plain ordinary ass niggaz! We could all relate to this movie in one way or anotha. New comer director Craig Brewer writes one the best muthafuckin underdog stories i ever seen about a pimps ambions and his 3 hoez. Terrence Howard gives anotha and one of his best peformances i eva seen this mutha fucka do. This movie stands out from the rest on the count that it shows the rest of the world the process of its really like cuttin up some live ass shit in the south with no money or the neccessary equipment to make a joint sound like some big record deal track. This movie is also part of what i like to call the southern takeover. Not only in the music is the south comming up but also in film. So i recomend this movie with heavy bass southern music to the hustla, and the underdog in all of us because it iz hard out there for a pimp.
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MCT:June 23, 2008It's good but not great, and the dialogue is sometimes a bit hard to understand. And years later I still think it's absolutely ridiculous that "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" won an Oscar!
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MCT:June 17, 2008
Well rounded and complex characters that feel like the real deal. Terrence Howard is brilliant and the music is memmorable.
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MCT:June 8, 2008
An effective ode to the power of dreams infused with American Southern street attitude, written and directed with a startling amount of verve and confidence by Craig Brewer, who would go on to distinguish himself further with BLACK SNAKE MOAN. Terrence Howard is fantastic as DJay, a battling Memphis pimp who hates what he does, and hits a mid-life crisis of sorts, reacquainting him with his long-forgotten dreams of being a rapper. His journey to rediscover the artist inside, and that of the makeshift family of hos and musos that band together to help him, is soulful, fascinating and painfully, joyously real. Occasionally lays it on a bit thick, but the Memphis atmosphere is so tangible, and the film has such an abundance of heart, that it's undeniably evocative and powerful.
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MCT:June 2, 2008
Wel done! if one has ever wondered about what drives people in hip-hop this is the movie for you to watch. it shows one real perspective and was worth watching.
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MCT:April 9, 2008
I saw this by chance in Los Angeles a few years ago. Going into it, it was not something I felt particularly keen on seeing, but I was surprisingly in love with it by the end. A great film.
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MCT:April 7, 2008
I loved this movie, i was so stubborn 2 keep from watchin it but im glad i did, i thought it was a great story, with fascinating characters, fantastically made. Its just a good movie man. i loved it
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MCT:March 16, 2008You mean to tell me that a rap group won an oscar? I was laughing my ass off. But overall this movie was OK
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MCT:March 12, 2008I was not expecting to like this. Usually, these movies are full of cliches, shitty acting and are just plain bad. Somehow they managed to pull it off and make a fantastic film. This is mostly due to the incredible cast, especially Terrence Howard. Hell, I even liked the music and I'm not a fan of Rap usually.
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MCT:March 12, 2008HUSTLE & FLOW (2005)
directed by Craig Brewer
starring Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taraii P. HensonA pimp who doesnt like being a pimp decides to give it a shot at reaching is dream of becoming a rap singer in Hustle & Flow. Do you need to like rap to enjoy this film ? Certainly not. Im not a fan of rap, I will enjoy whats good, like in any music genre but I hate most of it, yet I love Hustle & Flow.What makes this film different from others like, lets say, 8 Mile or Get Rich or Die Tryin' ? Well, it is its honesty and the actors talent. Terrence Howard plays the wannabe rapper and he is as strong as an actor can be. He has layers, he is vulnerable, yet he does what he he has to do for is bread and to get by.
He is surrounded by two procurers, strong Taryn Manning and Taraii Henson, one of them is pregnant. He runs into a high school friend and soon they try to record a demo that he intends to give to another dude who went to high school with them and managed to make it big.
Hustle & Flow has genuine characters and has a lot to say about the rap industry. All the more surprising is that it was made by a white guy who seems to know a lot about music. The songs are actually quite good.
This was a big surprise, everybody expected another movie glorifying violence and sex, but it doesnt, its sincerity take it out of the lot and brings it into the world of good movies. Excellent directorial debut.
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MCT:February 18, 2008
This is a very gritty story about one man's struggle to make his music known. There is violence, language and drugs, but through it all is the hope that he will succeed.
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MCT:February 10, 2008
This is not an original story. That doesn't really matter though. What matters is the gritty reality of what is going on in DJay's life and those around him. Terrence Howard gives a fantastic performance here and all the attention he has been getting is well deserved.
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MCT:February 4, 2008
Terrence Howard is brilliant in this movie, really gritty and realistic look into trying to make it in the music biz
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MCT:February 3, 2008
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MCT:January 25, 2008
the kinda movie that would make a british white kid wanna move to memphis, deal drugs, pimp hoes and then become a rapper.
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MCT:January 22, 2008
Started off a little weird but picked up in the middle. Not really my type of film, but it was very interesting and overall pretty good.
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pavacri23posted 106 days ago -
if terrence howard we r e a rapper he'd have to be one of those bourgeoi ones like kanye i can see them now with don cheedle
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i love this movie its for true thugs n n*e*body but like poeple say its hard out here for a pimp...LOL il ove this movie i can watch it over and over and never get tired of it i love the DRAMA ~n~ MUSIC
posted 501 days ago -
Dalm it is hard out here for a PIMP..lol.. I like this movie, it's a pretty good film. I luv the music in it!
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